"Now is definitely a critical moment for socical care," Centre for Care Director responds to government plans for reform

Professor Kate Hamblin spoke to Jim Diamond from LBC News to discuss Andy Burnham's vision for adult social care reform, following a speech setting out the government's plans for the future.

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Professor Kate Hamblin spoke to Jim Diamond from LBC News to discuss Andy Burnham's vision for adult social care reform, following a speech setting out the government's plans for the future. 

The Prime Minister's speech included renewed calls for a 'national care service' with closer ties to the NHS, and bringing forward the publication of recomendations from Baroness Casey's review of social care. 

Now is definitely a critical moment for socical care." 

Professor Kate Hamblin 

LBC, July 2026

Kate shared her views about the wide reaching impacts of social care policy, and the importance of  consensus building and collaboration. 

Listen to the interview here: